Corangamite Shire Council

Cardigan

VIC3352

Cardigan at a glance

Median house

$352,000

Median unit

$253,440

Walk score

0

Very car dependent

Population

1,064

Median age 36

About

Welcome to Cardigan.

Cardigan is a suburb in Victoria.

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Market

The price of a home here.

Median house price

$352,000

+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $253,440.

Rental and ownership

Weekly rent (house)

$322/wk

Weekly rent (unit)

$350/wk

Owner occupied

91%

Renter occupied

7%

At a deeper level

Median House PriceSource: RTBA, Residential Tenancies Bond Authority (VIC)

$352,000

Median Unit PriceSource: RTBA, Residential Tenancies Bond Authority (VIC)

$253,440

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026

1,064

Median age: 36

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Gross Yield (House)

Source: RTBA, Residential Tenancies Bond Authority (VIC)

4.76%

Based on $352,000 median

Gross Yield (Unit)

Source: RTBA, Residential Tenancies Bond Authority (VIC)

7.18%

Based on $253,440 median

Annual Growth (House)

Source: RTBA, Residential Tenancies Bond Authority (VIC)

Year-on-year capital growth

Annual Growth (Unit)

Source: RTBA, Residential Tenancies Bond Authority (VIC)

Year-on-year capital growth

Owner Occupancy

Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026

91%

Higher = more owner-occupier demand

Days on Market

Source: RTBA, Residential Tenancies Bond Authority (VIC)

Lower = higher buyer demand

Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.

Who lives here

Demographics.

Population

1,064

Median age

36

Family households

90%

Lone person

8%

Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census

Safety

Crime and safety.

Offence Summary

71

total offences in 2025

Top offence categories

B Property and deception offences61 (85.9%)
A Crimes against the person7 (9.9%)
E Justice procedures offences2 (2.8%)
D Public order and security offences1 (1.4%)

Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.

Source: State Police Open Data

Crime data as of December 2025· State Police Open Data

Getting around

Walkability.

Walk Score

0

Transit Score

0

Bike Score

45

Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)

Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap

Place

Location.

Amenities

Transport

Nearby suburbs

Education

Schools in Cardigan.

Local schools for Cardigan

View the catchment for each school to find out more.

Government School Catchment

Lucas Primary School

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Alfredton Primary School

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Haddon Primary School

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Climate

Weather year-round.

Annual Rainfall

612 mm

Hottest Month (avg max)

23.2°C

Coldest Month (avg min)

7.3°C

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Weather data from BOM station Ballarat Aerodrome (13 km away)

Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology

Frequently asked

About Cardigan.

What is the median house price in Cardigan?
The median house price in Cardigan, VIC 3352 is $352,000. The median unit price is $253,440. Annual growth is +0.0%.
What is the Cardigan postcode?
Cardigan is in the 3352 postcode, in VIC, in the Corangamite Shire Council region.
What is the average rent in Cardigan?
The median weekly rent for houses is $322, for units it's $350.
What schools are in Cardigan?
There are 20 schools serving Cardigan on this page, including Siena Catholic Primary School, Lucas Primary School, St Thomas More School.
How walkable is Cardigan?
Cardigan has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 45.
What suburbs are near Cardigan?
Cardigan is close to Lucas, Bunkers Hill, Windermere, Cardigan Village, Mitchell Park.
What is the population of Cardigan?
Cardigan has approximately 1,064 residents. The median age is 36.

Sources cited

Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →

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